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Impact of AO-Biotics EQE on Egg Production and Survivability of Laying Hens in Italy from 42 to 60 Weeks of Age

Impact of AO-Biotics EQE on Egg Production and Survivability of Laying Hens in Italy from 42 to 60 Weeks of Age

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Impact of AO-Biotics EQE on Egg Production and Survivability of Laying Hens in Italy from 42 to 60 Weeks of Age

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  1. IMPACT OF AO-BIOTICS® EQE ON EGG PRODUCTION AND SURVIVABILITY OF LAYING HENS IN ITALY FROM 42 TO 60 WEEKS OF AGE C. Ocasio-Vega AO-Biotics EQE had a positive impact on egg production and survivability in this on-farm validational trial. DOSE USED 50 g/ton SUMMARY Supplementation of AO-Biotics EQE, a postbiotic derived from Aspergillus oryzae, improved feed conversion rate (FCR), egg production, and egg mass. The addition of EQE in the diet also improved the survival rate of hens in the trial. VALUE The inclusion of AO-Biotics EQE in the nutritional program for laying hens contributes to improving egg production while extending the productive lifespan of the flock. PROTOCOL Location • Commercial laying hen operation in Italy. Duration • The impact of EQE was evaluated for 18 weeks from 42 to 60 weeks of age. Animals • Approximately 38,000 Hy-Line (brown) laying hens evenly distributed in two barns.

  2. PROTOCOL (CONTINUED) Trial Design • Control hens were provided a standard diet. • The other recieved the control diet with 50 g/ton of AO-Biotics EQE added to the feed. Treatments • Control with standard diet. • Treatment group with EQE postbiotic added at a dose of 50 g per ton of feed. Data Collection • Laying hen production traits 1. Egg rate 2. Egg weight and mass 3. Feed intake 4. FCR 5. Mortality • Egg quality traits 1. Percentage of discarded eggs 2. Total eggs produced 3. Total eggs produced by grade RESULTS AO-Biotics EQE improved FCR by 1.24% compared to the control group. Additionally, EQE improved several egg production and egg quality parameters (Table 1), including: • Egg mass by 1.49%. • Overall egg production by 1.17 more eggs.

  3. RESULTS (CONTINUED) Table 1. Mean performance and egg quality of hens fed control or EQE-supplemented diets from 42 to 60 weeks of age1. The survivability of layers was also improved with the addition of AO-Biotics EQE in the diet. Compared to the control group, the treatment group survivability was increased by 10.6% (Figure 1).

  4. RESULTS (CONTINUED) Figure 1. Survival rate of laying hens fed control or EQE-supplemented diets from 42 to 60 weeks of age. BIOZYME INCORPORATED 6010 Stockyards Expy | St. Joseph, MO 64504 USA Tel: 816-238-3326 | Fax: 816-238-7549 support@biozymeinc.com | www.biozymeinc.com

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